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1. The path pointer can only move down It cannot be moved up a level Executing a command at a higher level requires that you start over at the root command 6 3 Command Reference Model TH1941 provides following subsystem commands DISPlay FUNCtion 9 VOLTage CURRent RESIstance FREQuency PERiod 4 HOLD TRIGer FETCh Model TH1941 supports following common commands RST TRG IDN 6 3 1 DISPlay subsystem The DISPlay subsystem commands are mainly used to control the display of the TH1941 and are summarized in Table 6 2 Table 6 1 DISPlay Subsystem Commands Summary Command Function Description DISPlay ENABlIe lt b gt Enable or disable front panel dispaly ENABle Query state of the display ENABle lt b gt Command syntax DISPlay ENABle lt b gt Command Parameter lt b gt OorOFF Disable front panel display 1 or ON Enable front panel display Query ENABle Query state of the display Description This command is used to enable or disable front panel display circuitry When disabled the instrument operates at a higher speed While disabled the display is frozen All front panel controls except LOCAL are disabled Normal display operation can be resumed by using ENABle command or pressing LOCAL key to enable the display 6 3 2 FUNCtion subsystem The commands in this subsystem are used to configure the measurement function subsystems and are summarized in
2. Secondary Display i iN y EN VN COMP RMT AUTO MAX MIN Current Ti 1 Menu Local A ON O0FF 7 m T i Menu 4 On off al Jal 4j gt Y a EJ Ese Shift POWER Switch TAX jj i NN i J EL 5 Range 4 Menu 3 2 Display 7 Shift local 6 Hold Trig Selection Operation And speed keys Keys Keys 1KV MAX Input fuse Figure 2 1 TH1941 Front Panel 1 Measurement Function keys shifted and unshifted Select measurement function DC voltage and current AC voltage and current resistance continuity frequency period dB dBm AC DC and diode test 2 Math function keys Select the math function Rel Max Min Comp and Hold 3 2 Display and speed key Changes reading rate Fast Medium and Slow gt turns on off the 2 parameter display 4 Menu operation keys sin Open Close menu Move through selections within menu level command level or parameter level Move through selections within menu level command level or parameter level Move up a level Move down a level 49 ENTER Save the change made on parameter level and return to the command level se Cancel the change made on parameter level and return to the command level ange and Combination function selecting keys Select a 2 display parameter Select a 2 displa
3. product TH1941 Digital Multimeter version Ver1 0 Description Query information returned to instrument Chapter 7 Specifications A 1 Introduction Chapter 7 describes the complete specifications of the Model TH1941 Multimeter A 2 Technical Specifications Specifications Assumptions One year calibration cycle Operating temperature at 18 C to 28 C Accuracy is expressed as of reading digits after 30 minutes warm up Temperature Coefficient add 0 1 x the applicable accuracy C for 0 C to 18 C and 28 C to 40 C m Relative Humidity Up to 80 for 0 C to 28 C 75 RH for 10MO and above ranges of resistance measurement Up to 70 for 28 C to 40 C Displayed Readings and Reading rates Reading rates on front panel Reading sec Approximate Measurement Function Slow Med Fast DCV 5 10 25 DCA 5 10 25 ACV 5 10 25 ACA 5 10 25 Q Ranges below 2M 5 10 25 Q 20M range and above 1 3 2 6 5 6 Freq Period 1 2 3 9 Using dual display 0 9 0 9 0 8 True RMS DC AC 1 2 1 4 1 5 Diode 10 Continuity 25 DC Voltage Resolution Full Scale reading and Accuracy Typical Full Scale Accuracy Rate Range Resolution Input Reading 1 year Impedance 200 00mV 1 0V 210 00 0 03 0 04 gt 10MQ 2 0000 V 100V 2 1000 0 03 0 02 gt 11 1MQ Slow 20 000V 1mV 21 000 0 03
4. Menu or press any of the function or math keys on the front panel To confirm a change on the parameter level press ENTER Tocancel a change on the parameter level press Esc Menu Note Ifyoupress A on the menu level this is the top level of the menu and you can not go any higher similarly if you press on the parameter level this is the bottom level of the menu and you can not go any lower 2 5 Rear Panel Summary The rear panel of TH1941 is shown in Figure 2 4 This section includes important information that should be reviewed before operating the instrument 1 2 3 NN l Rs 2320 dV V NP d 4 onj Jr 10VA Max A WARNING ue THE PONER CORD PROTECTIVE GROUNDING RATING FUSE E NAPR CONDUCTOR MUST BE CONNECTED TO GROUND 110V 60Hz TIAL I j pm READS FUSE 220V 50Hz T500mAL ED a i i E p i Wo J U 4 Figure 2 4 TH1941 Rear Panel 1 RS 232C Connector Connector for RS 232 operation Use a standard DB 9 cable 2 Grounding Chassis Grounding terminal 3 Power Line Fuse Holder Assembly TH1941 can be configured for line voltage of 110 220V 10 AC at line frequency of 50 60Hz 5 Power line fuse is used for instrument protection 220V 500mA or 110V 1A Note Please use the same type fuse or con
5. The controller should receive the query response terminal character Otherwise you will confuse a terminal character with a returned character At the same time the controller should receive the last returned character before receiving a query response For some commands that will take a long time to execute for example reset command the controller should keep waiting to avoid the next command being lost when TH1941 is executing the former command Please refer to Chapter 8 for serial interface program examples 5 3 Data Format TH1941 outputs the measurement results using the ASCII character string format via the RS232 serial interface The data format is described in the following Figure 5 3 SD DDDDDDESDDD lt NL gt S D number 0 to 9 E exponent sign is omitted NL New Line ASCII code is 10 Figure 5 3 Data Format Chapter 6 SCPI Command Reference This chapter provides descriptions of all TH1941 s available RS232 commands which correspond to Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments SCPI command sets Use this chapter as a reference 6 1 Command structure TH1941 commands are divided into two types common commands and SCPI commands The common commands are defined in IEEE std 488 2 1987 and these commands are common for all devices Not all commands are supported by the TH1941 The SCPI commands are used to control all of the TH1941 s functions The SCPI commands are tree structured three l
6. This warranty does not apply to defects resulting from product modification without our express written consent or misuse of any product or part This warranty also does not apply to fuses software or problems arising from normal wear or failure to follow instructions THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE THE REMEDIES PROVIDED HEREIN ARE BUYER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES NEITHER TONGHUI ELECTRONICS NOR ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF ITS INSTRUMENTS AND SOFTWARE EVEN IF TONGHUI ELECTRONICS HAS BEEN ADVISED IN ADVANCE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES SUCH EXCLUDED DAMAGES SHALL INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO COSTS OF REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION LOSSES SUSTAINED AS THE RESULT OF INJURY TO ANY PERSON OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY Chapter 2 TH1941 Overview 2 1 Front Panel Summary The front panel of the TH1941 is shown in Figure 2 1 This figure includes some important abbreviated information that should be reviewed before operating the instrument 2 Math function keys 1 Function keys Input terminals N Primar Fs y q engage TH1944 4 Digit Multimeter tev acy Display FAST MED SLOW TRIG HOLD AUTO REL MATH P
7. From the front panel reference is called relative REL The REFerence n command is coupled to the ACQuire command The last command sent REFerence n or ACQuire eatablishes the reference When a reference is set using the REFerence n command the REFerence Query command returns the programmed value Conversely when a reference is set using the ACQuiry command the REFerence Query command returns the acquired reference value STATe b Command syntax RESistance REFerence STATe lt b gt Control reference for O Command parameter lt b gt 10rON Enable reference 0 or OFF Disable reference Query STATe Query state of reference Description These commands are used to enable or disable Reference for the specified function When enabled the displayed reading will include the programmed reference value When disabled the displayed reading will not include the reference value ACQuire Command syntax RESistance REFerence ACQuire Acquire reference for O Description When one of these commands is sent the measurement input signal is acquired and established as the reference value This command is typically used to zero the display For example if the instrument is displaying a 0 10 offset sending this command and enabling Reference zeroes the display This command is functional only if the instrument is on the specified measurement function Sending this command while in any other function causes an
8. HOLD Path to control Hold feature WINDow lt NRf gt Set Hold window 0 01 to 10 1 WINDow Query Hold window COUNt lt NRf gt Set Hold count 2 to 100 5 COUNt Query HOLD count STATe lt NRf gt Enable or disable HOLD OFF STATe Query state of HOLD HOLD Command The following commands are used to configure and control the HOLD feature WINDow lt NRf gt Command syntax HOLD WINDow lt NRf gt Command Parameter lt NRf gt 0 01 to 10 Set window percent Query WINDow Query Hold window Description This command is used to set the window for HOLD This window is expressed as a percent of the seed reading for the Hold process COUNt lt NRf gt Command syntax HOLD COUNIt lt NRf gt Command Parameter lt NRf gt 2to100 Specify HOLD count Query COUNt Query HOLD count Descripton This command is used to specify the count for HOLD COUNt is the number of readings that are compared to the seed reading during the HOLD process STATe b Command syntax HOLD STATe lt b gt Command Parameter lt b gt OorOFF Disable HOLD 1 or ON Enable HOLD Query STATe Query state of HOLD Description This command is used to enable or disable HOLD 6 3 8 TRIGger subsystem These commands in this subsystem are used to configure and control trigger measurement function and are summarized in Table 6 8 Table 6 8 TRIGger Subsystem Commands Summary Command Function
9. f zn i A DO AC I Lo TH1944 4 Digit Multimeter Dev atv ASA QE H MED AUTO Period o i ff i 9 p Freq E LIT JR HRL s Se a n3 Acc C gt A m I oO 5 m H Il L Comp C Rel b Wax Mir mA 2nd Hold J Rate Trig M J al ON orFr y Jal J 03 C3 C2 Ese Shift Menu Local POWER 24 TIAL 250V ALL INPUT 1KV MAX v V DC CURRENT SOURCE jp 1 V V AC CURRENT SOURCE AC Current measurement on Range 2mA 20mA 200mA Y Y DC CURRENT SOURCE la S f TN 7 SN N DO AC t a T lghui TH1941 4 Digit Multimeter di DC V 46 V AS voor E MED AUTO Per iod 2 1A in CQ fre WZ LEBER TIL e ma an gm i r ec gt A 0253 mAAC Sea EiS Rel Matin Ea 9p 2nd Hold SN pu 3 Gee Tre 8 A Menu Local A jn T SOR ICICI co m9 um POWER V NR JJ LS J 2 Ae a DC Current measurement on Range 2A 20A 7 N DC AC TH1941 4 Digit Multimeter DC V
10. r X dx port serial port r h ah 3 int14 function3 read status int86 0x14 amp r amp r return r x ax ax 7 show serial operation ax 8 show serial receive ready initialize the serial port void port init int port unsigned char code union REGS r r X dx port serial port r h ah 0 int14 functionO initial serial port r h al code initialization code int86 0x14 amp r amp r
11. 0 02 gt 10 1MQ 200 00 V 10 mV 210 00 0 03 0 02 10MO 1000 0 V 100 mV 1010 0 0 03 0 02 10MO under REL status 196 over range 1010V is readable at 1000V range Maximum input voltage 1000VDC or peak ac for all ranges AC Voltage Resolution Full Scale reading and Accuracy Range Resolution Full Scale Reading 200 00 mV 10 pV 210 00 2 0000 V 100 pV 2 1000 20 000 V 1 mV 21 000 200 00 V 1 0mV 210 00 750 0 V 100 mV 757 5 196 over range 757 50V is readable at 750V range ACCURACY x 96 of reading of range 23 C 5 C Accuracy 1 year 23 C 5 C Rate Range 20 50 Hz 50 20kHz 20 50kHz 50 100kHz 200 00mV 1 0 0 2 0 5 0 15 1 8 0 25 3 0 0 75 2 0000 V 1 0 0 2 0 4 0 05 1 5 0 1 3 0 0 25 Slow 20 000 V 1 0 0 2 0 4 0 05 1 5 0 1 3 0 0 25 200 00V 0 8 0 075 1 59640 196 3 0 0 25 750 0V 0 8 0 075 1 5 0 1 3 0 0 25 Specifications are for SLOW rate and sinewave inputs gt 5 of range Limit at 40KHZ or lt 3x10 Volt Hz for t 750V range Measurement method True RMS measurement Maximum Crest factor 3 0 at full scale Maximum input voltage 750Vrms lt 3x10 Volt Hz for all ranges Input impedance 1MOQ 2 in parallel with capacitance lt 100pF Maximum DCV 500V for all AC ranges DC Current Baia ange Eea Full Scale Accuracy Burden Voltage Reading 1 year amp Shunt Resistor 2 0000mA 0 1 pA 2 1000 0
12. Description Default TRIGger SOURce lt name gt Select control source IMMediate SOURce Query control source TRIGger TRIGger subsystem commands are used for the instrument settings of trigger mode trigger delay and trigger a measurement SOURce lt name gt Command Syntax TRIGger SOURce lt name gt Command parameter lt name gt IMMediate instrument default setting is internal trigger BUS Triggered via RS232 interface MANual EXTernal Press tris in the front panel for Trigger Query SOURce Query control source Description These are used to select the event control source 6 3 9 FETCH Subsystem FETCh Command Command syntax FETCh Description This query command is used to obtain the lastest post processed reading This command does not affect the configuration of the instrument This command does not trigger a measurement The command simply requests the last available reading This command continues to return the same old reading until there is a new reading This command will be automatically asserted when READ or MEASure command is sent 6 3 10 Common Commands Common commands can be used to all equipments We provide some common commands as below RST Command Syntax RST Description Reset the instrument TRG Command Syntax TRG Description Trigger the instrument for measurement IDN Query Syntax IDN Query return product version LF END Here
13. Table 6 2 Table 6 2 FUNCtion Subsystem Commands Summary fp XI Be fey a8 FUNCtion lt name gt Select measurement function VOLTage AC VOLTage DC RESistance FRESistance CURRent AC CURRent DC FREQuency PERiod DIODe CONTinuity FUNCtion Query function FUNCtion Command FUNCtion lt name gt Command syntax FUNCtion lt name gt Command Parameter lt name gt VOLTage AC Select AC Voltage VOLTage DC Select DC Voltage CURRent AC Select AC Current CURRent DC Select DC Current RESistance Select 2 wire Resistance FRESistance Select 4 wire Resistance FREQuency Select Frequency PERiod Select Period DIODe Select Diode Testing CONTinuity Select Continuity Testing Query FUNCtion Query currently programmed function Description This command is used to select the measurement function of the instrument Note that the parameter names are enclosed in single quotes However double quotes can instead be used For example FUNC VOLT FUNC VOLT Each measurement function remembers its own unique setup configuration such as range speed filter and rel This eliminates the need to re program setup conditions every time you switch from one function to another 6 3 3 VOLTage subsystem The commands in this subsystem are used to configure and control voltage measur
14. Take a reading from the display ALLEN ff _ DC AC u le 2289528 TH1944 47 Digit Multimeter 46 V ANS ono Bs MED AUTO Per iod j Q Freq L beml RI oe i AC DC 22 H h G E d F m Comp Rel fain T me Y a Ho ld MAN A Rate Trig WD Menu Local SY A 2 ie v A Auto Shift TIAL 250V AL eur D y U POWER MEL VOLTAGE SOURCE S P DC AC RMS volt measurement 5 6 Femeaei TH1941 47 Digit Multimeter G MED AUTO e Ut eecmRRI 10000 KHZ ON OFF POWER S J e DC AC RMS current measurement Figure 3 7 True RMS value of AC DC voltages and currents Measurement ESI CJ C3 C52 E R5 sar V y CURRENT SOURCE 3 8 2 Using the 2 parameter display The 2 display is one of the useful features provided with the multimeter User may read two different parameters at the same time The available 2 display parameters under different main measurement functions are listed in Table 3 2 Table 3 2 Available 2 display parameters for different measurement functions Secondary Display Primary Display gt ED DC V AC V dBm dB Hz AC
15. Use input signal as reference REFerence Query reference value Speed Commands NPLCycles lt n gt Command Systac RESistance NPL Cycles lt n gt Set NPLC for Q Command Parameter lt n gt 0 5102 Set power line cycles per integration DEFault 1 MINimum 0 1 MAXimum 10 Query NPLCycles Query programmed NPLC value Description The integration period measurement speed for the basic measurement functions except Frequency and Period is set using the NPLCycles command NPLC Number of Power Line Cycles expresses the integration period by basing it on the power line frequency For example for a PLC of 1 the integration period in seconds would be1 60 for 60Hz line power which is 16 67 msec RANGe Commands UPPer lt n gt Command syntax RESistance RANGe UPPer lt n gt Set measurement range for O Command Parameter lt n gt 0 to 20e6 Expected reading is ohms DEFault 20e6 Q MINimum 0 All functions MAXimum Same as DEFault Query RANGe UPPer Query measurement range of the current function Description This command is used to manually select the measurement range for the specified measurement function The range is selected by specifying the expected reading as an absolute value The instrument will then go to the most sensitive range that will accommodate that expected reading For example if you expect a reading of approximately 200 simply let the parameter n 20 in order to sel
16. V DC V dBm dB Hz DC V AC V dBm dB Hz AC V DC V DC AC Hz AC DC Hz DC I AC I Hz AC DC Hz AC V AC AC I AC V Percentage Measuring value Comp Measuring value Max Min Measuring value HI IN LO PASS FAIL Max Min Note The measurement range is determined by main measurement function when a 2 parameter is displayed 3 9 Math Functions Model TH1941 math operations are divided into three categories B percent B dB and dBm calculations W Limit testing The first two categories are discussed here reading limit testing will be described in the next chapter Measurement Options 3 9 1 Percent If the percent calculation is selected a reference value must be specified The displayed reading will be expressed as percent deviation from the reference value The percentage calculation is performed as follows Input reference Percent P i reference Where Input is the normal display reading Reference is the user entered constant Percent is the displayed result To configure the percent calculation perform the following steps 1 Press sit Ra for percent math operation and the present reference value displays 1 00000 Use 4 and gt keys to choose a numerical place and use A and V keys to increment or decrement the digits Enter a value and units prefix Press ENTER to confirm the reference value The message SAVED will be disp
17. VOLTAGE DC FUNC VOLT DC The command header should be followed by a question mark to generate a query for that command For example FUNC 6 2 4 Multiple Command Rules The semicolon can be used as a separator to execute multiple commands on a single line The multiple command rules are as follows Commands at the same level and in the same subsystem command group can be separated by a semicolon on a multiple command line For example RESistance NPLCycle n NPLCycles To restart commands from the highest level a semicolon must be used as the separator and then a leading colon which shows that the restarted command is a command at the top of the command tree must follow For example RESistance NPLOycle n RESistance NPLCycles The common commands can restart only after a semicolon on a multiple command line For example RESistance NPLOycles n IDN 6 2 5 Command Path Rules Each new program message must begin with the root command unless it is optional e g FUNCtion If the root is optional simply treat a command word on the next level as the root The colon at the beginning of a program message is optional and need not be used Example DISPlay ENABle lt b gt DISPlay ENABle lt b gt When the path pointer detects a colon it moves down to the next command level When the path pointer detects a colon after a semicolon it resets back to the root level
18. as shown in table 2 1 Exceeding these limits may result in a hazard to both the multimeter and operator rd 2mA 200mA range DC AC current input terminal for CAT I 1000V DC AC current measurements CATII 300V 4 O C Input High terminal for Volts ohms HZ period diode and MS continuity measurements Common terminals d AN MXE 2A 10A range current input terminal for DC AC current O measurement TIAL 250 e aaa 2mA 200mA range fuse T1AL 250V P Figure 2 5 Input terminals V 2 Table 2 1 Input protection Limits Function Input Terminals Maximum Allowable Input DCV VO to COM 1010V DC ACV HZ VOX to COM 757 5V AC RMS 1000V Peak mA HZ 500mA to COM 200mA DC or AC RMS 20A HZ 20A to COM 20A DC or AC RMS Q VQ to COM 500V DC or AC RMS gt VQ to COM 500V DC or AC RMS All functions Any terminals to earth 1000V DC or 1000V peak AC 2 6 3 Power up Sequence On power up Model TH1941 performs self tests on its EPROM and RAM and lights all segments and annunciators for about 1 second If a failure is detected the instrument momentarily displays an error message and the ERR annunciator turns on If the instrument passes self tests the firmware revision will be displayed 2 6 4 High Energy Circuit Safety Precautions To optimize safety when measuring voltage in high energy distribution circuits read and use the directions in t
19. b gt Set auto range for ACV VOLTage DC RANGe AUTO lt b gt Set auto range for DCV Command parameter lt b gt 10rON Enable auto range 0 or OFF Disable auto range Query AUTO Query auto range ON or OFF Description These command are used to control auto ranging With auto ranging enabled the instrument automatically goes to the most sensitive range to perform the measurement The auto range command RANGe AUTO is coupled to the command that manually selects the measurement range RANGe n When auto range is enabled the parameter value for RANGe n changes to the automatically selected range value Thus when auto range is disabled the instrument remains at the automatically selected range When a valid RANGe n command is sent auto ranging disables REFerence n Commands REFerence lt n gt Command syntax VOLTage AC REFerence n VOLTage DC REFerence n Command parameter lt n gt 757 5 to 757 5 1010 to 1010 DEFault MINimum MAXimum Query REFerence Descripton Specify reference for ACV Specify reference for DCV Reference for ACV Reference for DCV 0 All measurement functions Mininum value for specified function Maximum value for specified function Query reference for relative function These commands are used to establish a reference value for the specified function When reference is enabled REFerence STATe the result will be the algebraic difference bet
20. blue above the key To perform a shifted function press sin the Shift annunciator will turn on Then press the key that has the desired label above it For example to select the AC current function press st then press ev ACI If you accidentally pressi Si just press it again to turn off the Shift annunciator 3 2 Measuring Voltage Voltage ranges 200 mV 2 V 20 V 200 V 1000 V 750 VAC Maximum resolution 100 V on 200mV range AC technique true RMS ac coupled 1000V Peak AC 3 2 1 Connections Assuming Model TH1941 is under factory default conditions the basic procedure is as follows 1 Connect test leads to VOX and COM terminals 2 Select DC or AC voltage measurement by pressing cv orf acy 3 Press toggles auto ranging Notice that the AUTO annunciator is displayed with auto ranging If you want manual ranging use the RANGE A and V keys to select a measurement range consistent with expected voltage 4 Connect test leads to the sources as shown in Figure 3 1 CAUTION Do not apply more than 1000V peak to the input or instrument damages may occur 5 If the OVL D message is displayed press the up A key to select a higher range until a normal reading is displayed or press key for auto ranging Use the lowest possible range for the best resolution 6 press Shit Rate to turn on the secondary display Use oe gt key to move across to select the combination functions 7 Take readings from the disp
21. break if n break if c ps ps else printf nE10 Serial Port Write Echo Error exit 1 send port PORT n send command end symbol delay 2 while check stat PORT amp 256 read port PORT read string from serial port void string rd char ps unsigned char cji for i 0 lt 255 i max read 256 characters while check stat PORT amp 256 wait serial receive ready if kbhit amp amp getch 27 if escape key keypress printf nE21 Serial Port Read Canceled exit 1 c read port PORT if c n break pS c psc send a character to serial port void send port int port char c union REGS r r X dx port serial port r h ah 1 int14 function1 send character rh al c character to be sent int86 0x14 amp r amp r if rh ah amp 128 check ah 7 if set by int86 0x14 amp r amp r mean trans error printf nEO0 Serial port send error exit 1 read a character from serial port char read port int port union REGS r r X dx port serial port r h ah 2 int14 function2 read character int86 Ox14 amp r amp r if h ah amp 128 if ah 7 be set mean trans error printf nEO1 Serial port read error exit 1 return r h al check the status of serial port int check stat int port union REGS r
22. if 2V is set as a relative value on the 20V range the relative is also 2V on the 1000V 100V 1V or 100mV ranges Additionally when you perform a zero correction for DCV O measurements by enabling REL the displayed offset becomes the reference value Subtracting the offset from the actual input zeroes the display as follows Displayed reading Actual Input Reference Select a range that cannot accommodate the relative value does not cause an overflow condition but it also does not increase the maximum allowable input for that range For example on the 2V range Model TH1941 still overflows for a 2 1V input To set a REL value press Re when the display shows the value you want as the relative value The REL annunciator turns on Press Re a second time to disable REL 4 1 3 Rate The RATE operation sets the integration time of the A D converter the period of time the input signal is measured The integration time affects the usable digits the amount of reading noise as well as the ultimate reading rate of the instrument In general the fastest integration time FAST set from the front panel or remote interface results in increased reading noise and fewer usable digits while the slowest integration time provides the best common mode and normal mode rejection In between settings are a compromise between speed and noise The RATE parameters are explained as follows Fast FAST sets speed to 25 readings per second Use FAST
23. if speed is of primary importance however it is at the expense of increased reading noise and fewer usable digits Medium Medium sets speed to 10 readings per second Use Medium when a compromise between noise EE performance and speed is acceptable Slow Slow sets speed to 5 readings per second SLOW provides better noise performance at the expense of speed Note The integration time can be set for any measurement function except frequency period continuity FAST and diode test Medium For frequency and period this value is little excess a gate time 4 2 Trigger Operations The multimeter s triggering system allows you to generate triggers either manually or automatically or externally and take multiple readings per trigger The following paragraphs discuss front panel triggering and the reading hold feature 4 2 1 Trigger procedure Wait for Trigger The control source holds up operation until the programmable event occurs and is detected See description below for trigger sources B Immediate With this trigger source event detection is immediately satisfied allowing operation to continue m External Event detection is satisfied for both kinds of triggers as below 1 Abus trigger TRG command is received 2 The front panel Tie key is pressed TH1941 must be taken out of remote before it will respond to Te key Take steps below for trigger settings 1 Press 9 to enter the menu on the menu level A MATH
24. rms Period ACV Frequency Resolution Full pene Accuracy put Sensitivity Range Range Reading Sine Wave anu 1 10us 0 1ns 9 9999 0 01 0 008 500mV rms io 10us 10ms ins 9 9999 0 01 0 008 300mV rms 750V 10ms 100ms 1us 99 999 0 01 0 02 300mV rms 100ms 200ms 10us 199 99 0 05 0 02 200mV rms Maximum Crest factor 3 0 at full scale Maximum input voltage 750Vrms lt 3x10 Volt Hz for all ranges Input impedance 1MOQ 2 in parallel with capacitance 100pF Maximum DCV 500V for all AC ranges Triggering and Memory Reading hold sensitivity 0 01 0 1 1 or 10 of reading Math Functions Rel Max Min dBm dB Compare Limit Test and dBm Reference Resistance 10 to 99990 10 step size default is 750 Standard Programming Languages SCPI Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments Remote Interface RS 232C General Specifications Power Supply 110 220V 10 Power Line Frequency 50 60Hz 5 Power Consumption lt 10VA Operating Environment 0 C to 40 C lt 90 RH Storage Environment 40 C to 70 C Warm up more than 30mins Dimensions WxHxD 225mmx100mmx355mm Net Weight Around 2 5Kg Warranty 2 years Chapter 8 Program Examples Serial Interface Program The following example is a communication program It is programmed with C Language and working in DOS environment Where the MAIN Function could be extended for communi
25. this command and enabling Reference zeroes the display This command is functional only if the instrument is on the specified measurement function Sending this command while in any other function causes an error Also if the latest reading is overflowed or a reading has not been triggered an error occurs when this command is sent 6 3 4 CURRent subsystem The commands in this subsystem are used to configure and control current measurement function and are summarized in Table 6 4 Table 6 4 CURRent Subsystem Commands Summary Command Function Description Default CURRent DC Path to configure DC current NPL Cycles lt n gt Set integration rate line cycles 0 5 to 2 1 NPL Cycles Query line cycle integration rate RANGe Path to configure measurement range UPPer n Select range 0 to 20 20 UPPer Query range AUTO lt b gt Enable or disable auto range ON AUTO Query auto range REFerence lt n gt Specify reference 20 to 20 0 STATe b Enable or disable reference OFF STATe Query state of reference ACQuire Use input signal as reference REFerence Query reference value CURRent AC Path to configure AC voltage NPL Cycles lt n gt Set integration rate line cycles 0 5 to 2 1 NPL Cycles Query line cycle integration rate RANGe Path to set measurement range UPPer n Select range 0 to 20 20 UPPer Query range AUTO lt b gt Enable or disable auto range ON AUTO Query auto ran
26. until the last returned character is received correctly from TH1941 If the controller fails to receive the character sent back from TH1941 the possible reasons are listed as follows The serial interface is not connected correctly Check if the same baud rate is selected for both TH1941 and the controller When TH1941 is busy with executing a bus command TH1941 will not accept any character from the serial interface at the same time So the character sent by controller will be ignored In order to make sure the whole command is sent and received correctly the character without a return character should be sent again by the controller TH1941 only sends information under following two conditions The first is when a character is received normally TH1941 will send the character back as a handshake The second is when a query command is received TH1941 will send the query response information Once a query command is received TH1941 will send the query response information immediately even if the rest commands have not been finished So if the command includes two queries the controller should read the query responses twice One query is recommended to be included in a single command A query response is sent out in ASCII codes with the preset terminal character Several query responses will be sent continuously with 1ms interval The controller should be ready to receive the responses otherwise the response information will be lost
27. 08 0 025 0 3V 1000 20 000mA 1uA 21 000 0 08 0 02 0 04V 1Q Slow 200 00mA 10pA 210 00 0 08 0 02 0 3V 1Q 2 0000 A 100A 2 1000 0 3 0 025 lt 0 05V 10mQ 20 000A 1mA 21 000 9 0 3 0 025 0 6V 10mQ Use REL function Typical voltage across the input terminals at full scale reading 9 n 20A range gt 10 20Adc is readable for 20 seconds maximum Maximum Input and Overload Current Protection 1A 250V fuse AC Current True RMS AC Coupling Rate Range kasoluoh Full Scale Burden Voltage Reading shunt Resistor 2 0000mA 0 1 pA 2 1000 0 3V 1000 20 000 mA 10 pA 21 000 0 04V 10 Slow 200 00m A 100 pA 210 00 0 3V 1Q 2 0000A 1mA 2 1000 0 05V 10mOQ 20 000A 10mA 21 000 0 6V 10mO Typical voltage across the input terminals at full scale reading 9 n 20A range gt 10 20Aac is readable for 20 seconds maximum ACCURACY 96 of reading of range 23 C 5 C Accuracy 1 year 23 C 5 C Rate Range 20 50 Hz 50 2kHz 2 20kHz 2 0000mA 1 5 0 5 0 5 0 3 2 0 5 20 000 mA 1 5 0 5 0 5 0 3 2 0 38 Slow 200 00mA 1 5 0 5 0 5 0 3 2 0 38 2 0000A 2 0 0 5 0 5 0 5 20 000A 2 0 0 5 0 5 0 5 Specifications are for SLOW rate and sinewave inputs gt 5 of range Measurement method True RMS measurement Maximum Crest factor 3 0 at full scale Maximum Input and Overload Current Prote
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29. 3 Front Panel Menu Reference A MATH MENU 1 HI LIMIT 2 LO LIMIT 3 PERC REF 4 dB REF 5 dBm REF 1 HILIMIT Set the high limit for limit testing 2 LOLIMIT Set the low limit for limit testing 3 PERC REF Set the reference value for PERCENT function 4 dB REF Set the dB reference voltage value 5 dBm REF Set the dBm reference impedance value B TRIGger MENU 1 TRIG MOD 2 HOLD WIN 3 HOLD CNT 1 TRIG MOD Select IMMediate Manual or Bus trigger source mode 2 HOLD WIN Set the reading hold sensitivity band 3 HOLD CNT COUNT of readings for reading hold C SYStem MENU 1 BEEP STA gt 2 BAUD RAT 3 TX TERM gt 4 KEY SONG 1 BEEP STA Enable or disable the beeper function 2 BAUD RAT Select the baud rate for RS232C operation 3 TX TERM Set the terminal character for RS232 operation which identifies the end of a command string 4 KEY SONG Enable or disable the key sound when you press a key 2 4 Front Panel Menu Overview The menu is organized in a top down tree structure with three levels menus commands and parameters as shown in Figure 2 3 You can use down V or up to move menu tree from one level to another Each of the three levels has several horizontal choices which you can view by using let orrignt gt Menus Commands Parameters Figure 2 3 Menu Tree Toturn on the menu press shire Esc Menu To turn off the menu press shite Ese
30. COM 2 Select resistance measurement function by pressing 3 Press toggles auto ranging Notice the AUTO annunciator is displayed with auto ranging If you want manual ranging use the RANGE A ady keys to select a measurement range consistent with expected resistance 4 Connecttest leads to the resistance as shown in Figure 3 3 CAUTION Do not apply more than 1000V peak between V Q and COM or instrument damage may occur 5 If the OVL D message is displayed press up A key to select a higher range until a normal reading is displayed or press key for auto ranging Use the lowest possible range for the best resolution 6 Take readings from the display L ed 782ghur TH1944 47 Digit Multimeter MED AUTO IOOC UMOHM OGOH cm mh ow POWER a RESISTANCE Jj Note Source current flows from the V O to COM terminals Figure 3 3 Resistance Measurements 3 4 2 Shielding To achieve a stable reading it helps to shield resistances greater than 100kQ Place the resistance in a shielded enclosure and connect the shield to the COM terminal of the instrument electrically breue 3 5 Measuring Frequency and Period Model TH1941 frequency measurement range 5 Hz to more than 1MHz Model TH1941 period measurement range 0 2s to less than ius Input signal range 200 mV AC to 750V AC
31. EQuency REFerence STATe lt b gt Control reference for FREQ PERiod REFerence STATe b Control reference for PER Command parameter lt b gt 1orON Enable reference 0 or OFF Disable reference Query STATe Query state of reference Description These commands are used to enable or disable Reference for the specified function When enabled the displayed reading will include the programmed reference value When disabled the displayed reading will not include the reference value ACQuire Command syntax FREQuency REFerence ACQuire Acquire reference for FREQ PERiod REFerence ACQuire Acquire reference for PER Description When one of these commands is sent the measurement input signal is acquired and established as the reference value This command is typically used to zero the display For example if the instrument is displaying a 10HZ offset sending this command and enabling Reference zeroes the display This command is functional only if the instrument is on the specified measurement function Sending this command while in any other function causes an error Also if the latest reading is overflowed or a reading has not been triggered an error occurs when this command is sent 6 3 7 HOLD subsystem The commands in this subsystem are used to configure and control hold measurement function and are summarized in Table 6 7 Table 6 7 HOLD Subsystem Commands Summary Command Function Description Default
32. MEU will be displayed 2 Usel 4 o gt key to move across to the TRIG MEU on the menu level B TRIG MEU will be displayed 3 Press W to move down to the command level within the TRIG MEU 4 Usel d o key to move across to the TRIG MODE command on the command level 1 TRIG MOD will be displayed 5 Press W to move down a level to select a trigger source 6 Using lt gt or gt to select IMM MAN or BUS trigger source 7 Press ENTER to confirm the choice The message SAVED will be displayed to show that the change is now in effect TH1941 automatically exits the parameter level and moves up a level to the command level Measurement Sample The primary measurement sample action is a measurement However the measurement sample action block could include the following additional actions Hold with hold enabled the first processed reading becomes the Seed reading and operation loops back within the measurement sample block After the next reading is processed it is checked to see if it Ware Es is within the selected window 0 01 0 196 1 and 10 of the seed reading If the reading is within the window operation again loops back within the measurement sample block This looping continues until the specified number 2 100 consecutive readings are within the winder If one of the readings is not within the window the instrument acquires a new seed reading and the hold process continues 4 2 2 Read
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34. OPERATION MANUAL TH1941 4 Digit Multimeter Changzhou Tonghui Electronic Co Ltd www tonghui com cn Manual Printing History The manual printing data and part number indicate its current edition The printing date changes when a new edition is printed The manual part number changes when extensive technical changes are incorporated October 2008 sss First Edition Notice The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice Safety notice supplement As described in the International Electrotechnical Commission IEC Standard IEC 664 digital multimeter measuring circuits e g Tonghui Models 1951 1961 1941 and 1942 are Installation Category II All other instruments signal terminals are Installation Category and must not be connected to mains This equipment is POLLUTION DEGREE 2 INDOOR USE product Safety Precautions Users of this product must be protected from electric shock at all times The responsible body must ensure that users are prevented access and or insulated from every connection point In some cases connections must be exposed to potential human contact Product users in these circumstances must be trained to protect themselves from the risk of electric shock If the circuit is capable of operating at or above 1000 volts no conductive part of the circuit may be exposed Before operating an instrument make sure the line cord is connected t
35. RE ee 9 Rei MaxMin pn ET 2nd Hold S x vu fi Hi Ss P Rate Trig H N orr 3 Menu Local Bn A lt gt v ee Esc Shift 28 AL weur U U f AC VOLTAGE SOURCE POWER e e S J j NS E E A Frequency Measurement Ste TX 3 6 iA Y LN f 1 MON f A Yd DC AC L B Fars TH1944 4 Digit Multimeter p v AV asim vo H Per iod d pie EE TET T 9 Erea 500m A Pd E Ld d EXIIT G dB dBm AX COM ue 9 hoa Ye T g 1g 4 y H L Acna om A MN LI M j Comp SZ T S AED Qei J itin S AA 2nd Hold FN C Rate ie m ON OFF 1 Auto SS TIAL 250V ALL eur FP uto ift B a 8 l v l 55 Eso Shift POWER j N ht X n 7 C Period Measurement Input Impedance 1 1MQ in parallel with 100pF CAUTION Maximum Input 750V RMS or 1000V peak 3 X10 V Hz Figure 3 4 Frequency and Period Measurements Measuring Continuity g J AC VOLTAGE SOURCE LLLA Under continuity test when 2000 range is selected the multimeter alerts you with a beep when a reading is below a threshold resistance level of 10Q For other ranges the beeper will sound if a reading is below a threshold re
36. Reference for DCI DEFault 0 All measurement functions MINimum Mininum value for specified function MAXimum Maximum value for specified function Query REFerence Query reference for relative function Descripton These commands are used to establish a reference value for the specified function When reference is enabled REFerence STATe the result will be the algebraic difference between the input signal and the reference value Reading Input signal Reference From the front panel reference is called relative REL The REFerence n command is coupled to the ACQuire command The last command sent REFerence n or ACQuire eatablishes the reference When a reference is set using the REFerence n command the REFerence Query command returns the programmed value Conversely when a reference is set using the ACQuiry command the REFerence Query command returns the acquired reference value STATe lt b gt Command syntax CURRent AC REFerence STATe lt b gt Control reference for ACI CURRent DC REFerence STATe lt b gt Control reference for DCI Command parameter lt b gt 1orON Enable reference 0 or OFF Disable reference Query STATe Query state of reference Description These commands are used to enable or disable Reference for the specified function When enabled the displayed reading will include the programmed reference value When disabled the displayed reading will not include the reference v
37. The instrument uses the volts input terminals to measure frequency The AC voltage range can be changed with the RANGE and V keys However the signal voltage must be greater than 1096 of the full scale range 3 5 1 Trigger Level and Measurement Errors Model TH1941 uses a technique which maintains a constant resolution for any input frequency to measure frequency and period The gate time is always a multiple of the measured signal period rather than a fixed time The error will be no more than 1 from the total gate counts this assures an equivalent accuracy over the whole frequency range 3 5 2 Gate Time Gate time is the amount of time TH1941 uses to sample frequency or period readings The measurement speed rate and the measuring frequency change the gate time 3 5 3 Connections Assuming Model TH1941 is under factory default conditions the basic procedure is as follows 1 Connect test leads to V O9 and COM terminals 2 Select frequency or period measurement functions by pressing Fa or shin req c 3 Connect test leads to the source as shown in Figure 3 4 CAUTION Do not exceed 1000V peak between VQ and COM or instrument damage may occur 4 Taking a reading from the display RES T LEEREN Gz SN li fF 5 5 DC AC E Fi 7 TH1944 44 Digit multimeter ne v AC V cH D Period L BODO KHZ Q Freq dB dBm acoc gt IDLOBaK
38. after the dBm or dB math Chapter 4 Measurement Options This chapter provides description of the front panel features of TH1941 For those measurement options accessible only by a remote interface refer to Chapter 5 and 6 This chapter is organized as follows W Measurement Configuration Describes Ranging Relative readings Digits of Resolution and Measurement rate Triggering operations Explains trigger sources MAX and MIN operations Records the minimum and the maximum input signals Limit operations Defines how to set reading limits System Operations Provides details on Beep setup Baud rate setup Terminal character setup and key sound setup up 4 1 Measurement configuration The following paragraphs discuss configuring multimeter for making measurement 4 1 1 Range You can let the multimeter automatically select the range using auto ranging or you can select a fixed range using manual ranging Auto ranging is convenient because the multimeter automatically selects the appropriate range for each measurement However you can use manual ranging for faster measurements since the multimeter doesn t have to determine which ranging to use for each measurement The multimeter returns back to auto ranging when power has been off or after a remote interface reset Maximum readings The full scale readings for every range on each function are 5 over range except for the 1000VDC 750VAC and diode test ranges Manual ra
39. alue ACQuire Command syntax CURRent AC REFerence AC Quire Acquire reference for ACI CURRent DC REFerence ACQuire Acquire reference for DCI Description When one of these commands is sent the measurement input signal is acquired and established as the reference value This command is typically used to zero the display For example if the instrument is displaying a 10pA offset sending this command and enabling Reference zeroes the display This command is functional only if the instrument is on the specified measurement function Sending this command while in any other function causes an error Also if the latest reading is overflowed or a reading has not been triggered an error occurs when this command is sent 6 3 5 RESlister subsystem The commands in this subsystem are used to configure and control resistance measurement function and are summarized in Table 6 5 Table 6 5 RESIister Subsystem Commands Summary Command Function Description Default RESistance Path to configure resistance NPLOycles lt n gt Set integration rate line cycles 0 5 to 2 1 NPL Cycles Query line cycle integration rate RANGe Path to configure measurement range UPPer n Select range 0 to20e6 20e6 UPPer Query range AUTO lt b gt Enable or disable auto range ON AUTO Query auto range REFerence lt n gt Specify reference 0 to 2066 0 STATe b Enable or disable reference OFF STATe Query state of reference ACQuire
40. c resistance accuracy and other high performance TH1941 has broad measurement ranges DC voltage from 10yuV to 1000V AC RMS voltage from 10uV to 750V 1000V Peak DC current from 100nA to 20A AC RMS current from 100nA to 20A Two wire resistance from 10mQ to 20MO Frequency from 5Hz to 1MHz Some additional capabilities of Model TH1941 Full range of functions In addition to those listed above The TH1941 functions include period dB dBm continuity diode testing max min and percent Programming languages and remote control interfaces The TH1941 provides the SCPI programming language and the remote control interface port RS 232C Closed cover calibration The multimeter can be calibrated either from the front panel or through the remote control interface 1 2 Operating Environment Power supply 110V 220V 10 Line frequency 50Hz 60Hz 5 Power consumption 10VA Operating temperature 0 C to 40 C Humidity lt 90 RH 1 3 Dimensions and Weight Dimensions WxHxD 225mmx100mmx318mm Net weight Around 2 2Kg 1 4 Safety symbols and Precautions The A symbol on the instrument indicates that user should refer to the operating instructions located in the manual before performing The A symbol on the instrument shows that high voltage may be present on the terminal s Be careful to avoid personal contact with these voltages The symbol on the instruments means earth grounding The WARNING heading
41. cation functions by users and other sub functions show you how to input and output character strings using serial interfaces define PORT 0 include dos h include stdio h include stdlib h include ctype h include string h include conio h void port_init int port unsigned char code int check_stat int port read serial port state 1 6bit void send port int port char c send a character to serial port char read port int port receive a character form serial port void string wr char ps write a string to serial port void string rd char ps read a string from serial port char input 256 query receive buffer main port_init PORT Oxe3 initialize serial port baud 9600 no verify 1 bit stop 8 bit data string wr trig sour bus trg string rd input printf n s input string wr volt dc rang 1 0 string wr func volt ac write string to serial port void string wr char ps char c int m n while check stat PORT amp 256 read port PORT read data until null for ps c 0 for m 100 m m send port PORT ps for n 1000 n n delay 2 wait about 2ms can use dos h libray funtion delay if kbhit amp amp getch 27 if escape key keypress printf nE20 Serial Port Write Canceled exit 1 if check stat PORT amp 256 c read_port PORT
42. cles MAXimum 6 2 2 Short form Rules Use the following rules to determine the short form version of any SCPI command e If the length of the command word is four letters or less no short form version exists Example AUTO AUTO These rules apply to command words that exceed four letters lf the fourth letter of the command word is a vowel delete it and all the letters after it Example immediate imm Rule exception The short form version of the following command uses only the first two letters of the word TCouple tc f the fourth letter of the command word is a consonant retain it but drop all the letters after it Example format form f the command contains a question mark query or a non optional number included in the command word you must include it in the short form version Example delay del Command words or characters that are enclosed in brackets are optional and need not be included in the program message 6 2 3 Basic Rules of Command Structure Letter case upper and low is ignored For example FUNC VOLT DC func volt dc Func Volt Dc Spaces is used to indicate a space must not be placed before and or after the colon For example wrong FUNC VOLT DC right FUNC VOLT DC The command can be completely spelled out or in abbreviated type In the following description short form will be printed in upper case For example FUNCTION
43. ction 1A 250V fuse Resistance Rate Range Resolution iie nd Test Current Rey Reading 1 year 200 000 10mQ 210 00 0 5 mA 0 10 0 05 2 0000kQ 100mQ 2 1000 0 45mA 0 10 0 025 20 000kQ 10 21 000 45A 0 10 0 025 Slow 200 00kQ 100 210 00 4 5yA 0 10 0 025 2 0000MQ 1009 2 1000 450nA 0 15 0 025 20 000MO 1k 21 000 45nA 0 3 0 05 In order to eliminate the noise interference which might be induced to the test leads it is recommended to use a shielded test cable for measuring resistance above 100kQ Using REL function Maximum Input Protection 1000VDC or 750VAC for all ranges Open circuit voltage Maximum voltage is 5 5V dc Continuity Full Scale Accuracy 1 year R Resol Test C t ange esolution Reading est Curren 23 C 5 C 2000 100mQ 999 9 0 5mA 0 1 0 1 Maximum Input Protection 1000VDC or 750VAC for all ranges Open circuit voltage lt 5 5V DC Test Current around 0 5 mA DC Threshold value 5 of range Diode Full Scale Rate Range Resolution f Test Current Reading Med 2 0000V 100V 2 3000V 0 5mA Frequency ACV Frequenc Full Scale Input Sensitivit 3 Y Resolution Accuracy P y Range Range Reading Sine Wave 100m 5 10 Hz 100u0Hz 9 9999 0 05 0 02 200mV rms i 10 100Hz 1mHz 99 999 0 01 0 02 300mV rms 750V 100 100 kHz 10m Hz 999 99 0 01 0 008 300mV rms 100k 1MHz 10Hz 999 99 0 01 0 008 500mV
44. define the baud rate m You must use the SCPI programming language 5 2 RS 232 Interface Operation The instrument provides various remote commands All operations from the front panel can be performed by a computer via the RS 232 interface 5 2 1 RS 232 Connection RS232C standard now is widely used as the serial communication standard RS232 stands for Recommend Standard number 232 and C is the latest revision of the standard The serial ports on most instruments use a subset of the RS232C standard The full RS232C standard specifies a 25 pin D connector of which 22 pins are used Most of these pins are not needed for normal serial communications and the common RS232 signals are listed in Table 5 1 Table 5 1 Signal Definition for 9 Pin Connector 9 Pin Connector Function Code Pin Number Request To Send RTS 7 Clear To Send CTS 8 Data Set Ready DSR 6 Data Carrier Detect DCD 1 Data Terminal Ready DTR 4 Transmitted Data TXD 3 Received Data RXD 2 Signal Ground Common GND B 2 TH19441 s serial port uses the transmit TXD receive RXD and signal ground GND lines of the RS232 standard It does not use the hardware handshaking lines CTS and RTS TH1941 only uses the smallest subset of the RS232C standard the signal are listed in Table 5 2 Table 5 2 Signal Definition for 9 Pin Connector Function Code 9 Pin Conn
45. e v io v ry MED AUTO a Period unna AA E 9 ue mHHL dB ges ds com AC DC gt t OO1tSmADC e T 2nd Hold Menu Local O CS CI C3 C2 C G 9m uum POWER v v AC CURRENT SOURCE I AC Current measurement on Range 2A 20A CAUTION Maximum Input 20A DC or RMS Maximum test times 3 3 2 Figure 3 2 DC and AC Current Measurements Front Panel Fuse Replacement s D 1 20s WARNING Make sure the instrument is disconnected from the power line and other equipment before replacing the AMPS fuse Take the fuse carrier out of the socket Turn off the power and disconnect the power line and test leads From the front panel use a screwdriver to rotate the fuse carrier several turns counter clockwise Remove the fuse and replace it with the same type T1AL 250V 5x20mm CAUTION Do not use a fuse with a higher current rating than specified or instrument damage may occur If the instrument repeatedly blows fuses try to find out the reason before 4 replacing the fuse Install the new fuse by reversing the procedure above 3 4 Measuring Resistance Model TH1941 Resistance measurement range 2000 2kO 20kO 200kO 2MQ 20MO Maximum resolution 10mO on 2000 range 3 4 1 Connections Assuming Model TH1941 is under factory default conditions the basic procedure is as follows 1 Connect the test leads between VQ tand
46. ect the 2000 range AUTO b Command syntax RESistance RANGe AUTO b Set auto range for O Command parameter lt b gt 10rON Enable auto range 0 or OFF Disable auto range Query AUTO Query auto range ON or OFF Description These commands are used to control auto ranging With auto ranging enabled the instrument automatically goes to the most sensitive range to perform the measurement The auto range command RANGe AUTO is coupled to the command that manually selects the measurement range RANGe lt n gt When auto range is enabled the parameter value for RANGe n changes to the automatically selected range value Thus when auto range is disabled the instrument remains at the automatically selected range When a valid RANGe n command is sent auto ranging disables REFerence n Commands REFerence n Command syntax RESistance REFerence n Specify reference for O Command parameter lt n gt 0 to 20e6 Reference for Q DEFault 923107715guozhigang 0 All measurement functions MINimum Mininum value for specified function MAXimum Maximum value for specified function Query REFerence Query reference for relative function Descripton These commands are used to establish a reference value for the specified function When reference is enabled REFerence STATe the result will be the algebraic difference between the input signal and the reference value Reading Input signal Reference
47. ector Pin Number Transmitted Data TXD 3 Received Data RXD 2 Signal Ground Common GND 5 Figure 5 1 shows the rear panel connector for the RS232 interface 12345 W 6789 RS232 Figure 5 1 Rear Panel RS232 Interface Connection between TH1941 and a computer shown as Figure 5 2 DTR 4 DSR 6 RXD 2 Computer TXD 3 3 TXD THI951 GND 5 RTS 7 CTS 8 Figure 5 2 RS 232 Connection Sketch There may be some difference between TH1941 RS232 interface and a standard RS232C interface You can make the connection cable by yourself according the diagram or order one from our company Note Pin 4 and 6 pin 7 and 8 are shorted respectively at the end of controller 5 2 2 Sending and receiving data Model TH1941 transfers data using 8 data bits 1 stop bit and no parity Each program message that is transmitted to the controller is terminated with lt LF gt or CR 5 2 3 Selecting Baud Rate The baud rate is the rate at which Model TH1941 multimeter and the computer communicate Choose one of these available rates m 38 4k 19 2k 9600 4800 2400 1200 600 Note Factory default baud rate is 9600 Before you choose a baud rate make sure the programming terminal that you are connecting to the TH1941 can support the baud rate you selected Both the multimeter and the other device must be configured for the same baud rate Perform the following steps to select a ba
48. ed Press V to move down to the command level within the SYS MEU Use 4 or gt key to move across to the BEEP command 1 BEEP STR will be displayed Press W to move down a level to set the beeper control Use 4 or gt key to select ON or OFF Press ENTER to confirm the beeper control The message SAVED will be displayed to show that the change is now in effect TH1941 will exit the parameter level and move up a level to the command level 8 Press 9 key to exit from the menu and return to the measurement status 4 5 2 Baud rate The baud rate is the rate at which Model TH1941 digital multimeter and the computer communicate Choose one of these available rates W 38 4k 19 2k 9600 4800 2400 1200 600 Note Factory default baud rate is 9600 NO oR Before you choose a baud rate make sure the programming terminal that you are connecting to the TH1941 can support the baud rate you selected Both the digital multimeter and the other device must be configured for the same baud rate Perform the following steps to select a baud rate 1 Press suit to enter the menu on the menu level A MATH MEU will be displayed 2 Usel lt or B keyto move across to the SYS MEU on the menu level C SYS MEU will be displayed 3 Press V to move down to the command level within the SYS MEU 1 BEEP STR will be displayed 4 Usel 4 or B key to move across to the baud rate command 2 BAUD RAT wi
49. ement function and are summarized in Table 6 3 Table 6 3 VOLTage Subsystem Commands Summary Command Function Description Default VOLTage DC Path to configure DC voltage NPL Cycles lt n gt Set integration rate line cycle 0 5 to 2 1 NPL Cycles Query line cycle integration rate RANGe Path to configure measurement range UPPer n Select range 0 to 1010 1000 UPPer Query range AUTO lt b gt Enable or disable auto range ON AUTO Query auto range REFerence n Specify reference 1010 to 1010 0 STATe b Enable or disable reference OFF STATe Query state of reference 0 1 ACQuire Use input signal as reference REFerence Query reference value VOLTage AC Path to configure AC voltage NPL Cycles lt n gt Set integration rate line cycles 0 5 to 2 1 NPL Cycles Query line cycle integration rate RANGe Path to set measurement range UPPer n Select range 0 to 757 5 757 5 UPPer Query range AUTO lt b gt Enable or disable auto range ON AUTO Query auto range REFerence n specify reference 757 5 to 757 5 0 STATe b Enable or disable reference OFF STATe Query state of reference ACQuire Use input signal as reference REFerence Query reference value Speed Commands NPLCycles lt n gt Command Systac VOLTage AC NPLOycles n VOLTage DC NPL Cycles lt n gt Set NPLC for ACV Set NPLC for DCV Command Parameter n 0 5102 Set powe
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51. error Also if the latest reading is overflowed or a reading has not been triggered an error occurs when this command is sent 6 3 6 FREQuency and PERiod subsystem The commands in this subsystem are used to configure and control frequency as well as period measurement function and are summarized in Table 6 6 Table 6 6 FREQency and PERiod Subsystem Commands Summary Command Function Description Default FREQuency Path to configure frequency THReshold Path to select the threshold voltage range VOLTage RANGe n Select threshold range 0 to 750 20 RANGe Query threshold range REFerence lt n gt Specify reference 0 to 1 0e6 0 STATe b Enable or disable reference OFF STATe Query state of reference ACQuire Use input signal as reference REFerence Query reference value PERiod Path to configure period THReshold Path to select the threshold voltage range VOLTage RANGe lt n gt Select threshold range 0 to 750 20 RANGe Query threshold range REFerence lt n gt Specify reference 0 to 1 0 STATe b Enable or disable reference OFF STATe Query state of reference ACQuire Use input signal as reference REFerence Query reference value RANGe n Command syntax FREQuency THReshold VOLTage RANGe n Set voltage threshold range PERiod THReshold VOLTage RANGe lt n gt gt a lt Set voltage threshold range Command parameter lt n gt 0to 1010 Specify signal
52. evels deep The highest level commands are called the subsystem commands in this manual So the lower level commands are legal only when the subsystem commands have been selected A colon is used to separate the higher level commands and the lower level commands See Figure 6 1 for a sample p nn RESistance RANGe STATe SENS RES RANG 1k SENS HOLD STAT ON AUTO SENS RES RANG AUTO ON Figure 6 1 Command Tree Example 6 2 Command Syntax The information in this section covers the syntax for both common commands and SCPI commands 6 2 1 Commands and command parameters Common commands and SCPI commands may or may not use a parameter The following are some examples RST No parameter used FORMat name Parameter lt name gt required IMMediate No parameter used Put at least one space between the command word and the parameter Brackets Some command words are enclosed in brackets These brackets are used to denote an optional command word that does not need to be included in the program message For example RANGe UPPer n These brackets indicate that UPPer is optional and does not have to be used Thus the above command can be sent in one of the two ways below RANGe n or RANGe UPPer n NOTICE When using optional command words in your program do not include the brackets Angel brackets Angle brackets are used
53. ge REFerence lt n gt specify reference 0 to 20 0 STATe b Enable or disable reference OFF STATe Query state of reference ACQuire Use input signal as reference REFerence Query reference value Speed Commands NPLCycles lt n gt Command Systac CURRent AC NPL Cycles lt n gt CURRent DC NPLCycles n Set NPLC for ACI Set NPLC for DCI Command Parameter lt n gt 0 1to 10 Set power line cycles per integration DEFault 1 MINimum 0 5 MAXimum 2 Query NPLCycles Query programmed NPLC value Description The integration period measurement speed for the basic measurement functions except Frequency and Period is set using the NPLCycles command NPLC Number of Power Line Cycles expresses the integration period by basing it on the power line frequency For example for a PLC of 1 the integration period in seconds would be1 60 for 60Hz line power which is 16 67 msec RANGe Commands UPPer lt n gt Command syntax CURRent AC RANGe UPPer n Set measurement range for ACI CURRent DC RANGe UPPer n Set measurement range for DCI Command Parameter lt n gt 0to20 Expected reading is AC volts ACI 20 to 20 Expected reading is DC volts DCI DEFault 20 ACI DCI MINimum 0 All functions MAXimum Same as DEFault Query RANGe UPPer Query measurement range of the current functon Description This command is used to manually select the measurement range for the
54. he following warning When making measurements in high energy circuits use test leads and accessories that meet the following requirements m Test leads and accessories must be fully insulated B Only use test leads that can be connected to the circuit e g alligator clips spade lugs etc for hands off measurements B Do not use test leads or accessories that decrease voltage spacing This diminishes arc protection and creates a hazardous condition Use the following sequence when measuring high energy circuits 1 De energize the circuit using the regular installed connect disconnect device such as a circuit breaker main switch etc 2 Attach the test leads to the circuit under test Use appropriate safety rated test leads for this application 3 Setthe multimeter to the proper measurement function and range 4 Energize the circuit using the installed connect disconnect device and make measurements without disconnecting the multimeter 5 De energize the circuit using the installed connect disconnect device 6 Disconnect the test leads from the circuit under test WARNING The maximum common mode voltage vollage between COM and the chassis ground is 500V peak Exceeding this value may cause a breakdown in insulation creating a shock hazard 2 2 6 5 Power on Defaults Model TH1941 uses the factory default settings for the power on settings Since the basic measurement procedures in this manual assume the facto
55. ic procedure is as follows 1 Connect test leads to V Q and COM terminals Press for diode measurement function Connect test leads to the diode under test as shown in Figure 3 6 Take a reading from the display Boom TERB ESI TH1941 4 Digit Multimeter ag900 VIC ON OFF ja lt l gt Y A 5 Shift TIAL 250V ALL meur Q im Note Source current flows from the V O to COM terminals Figure 3 6 Diode Measurement POWER DIODE m 3 8 Measuring True RMS AC DC Model TH1941 can measure the True RMS value of AC DC voltages or currents When is pressed the multimeter will measure the dc and ac signals respectively then calculate and display the AC DC RMS value by using the following formula AC DC RMS Vdc ac 3 8 1 Connections Assuming Model TH1941 is under factory default conditions the basic procedure is as follows 1 Connect test leads to VOX and COM terminals as shown in Figure 3 7 2 Press cv acv shit pcv or sit Acv to select a voltage or current measurement 3 Press for true RMS measurement function 4 Press Ghift Rate to turn on a 2nd display 5 Press CO or P to select a 2 parameter available 6
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57. ing Hold When a hold reading is acquired as described in Measurement Sample an audible beep is sounded if enabled and the reading is considered a true measurement The reading is held on the display until an out of window reading occurs to restart the hold process The reading hold feature allows you to capture and hold a stable reading on the display Take steps below to enable and set reading hold function 1 Press sit m to enable reading hold function 2 Press 9i _ to enter the menu on the menu level A MATH MEU will be displayed 3 Use 4 or key to move across to the TRIG MEU on the menu level B TRIG MEU will be displayed 4 Press W to move down to the command level within the TRIG MEU 1 TRIG MOD will be displayed Use 4 or B to select 2 HOLD WIN Press W to move down to the command level within the HOLD WIN Use 4 or gt key to select a window percentage 0 01 0 1 1 10 Press ENTER to confirm the selection The message SAVED will be displayed to show that the change is now in effect TH1941 automatically exits the parameter level and moves up a level to the command level 9 Use B to move across to the TRIG MOD command on the command level 3 HOLD CNT will be displayed 10 Press W to move down a level to enter a count value Default count is 5 11 Usel lt gt and gt keys to choose a numerical place and use A and V keys to incremen
58. is now in effect TH1941 will exit the parameter level and move up a level to the command level 12 Press wit key to exit from the menu and return to the measurement status prese 4 5 System Operations Model TH1941 has some other operations Beeper control key sound control Baud rate control and Terminal character setup The information is not directly related to making measurements but is an important part of operating the multimeter 4 5 1 Beeper Control Normally the multimeter will emit a tone whenever certain conditions are met For example the multimeter will beep when a stable reading is captured in reading hold You may want to disable the beeper for certain applications When you disable the beeper the multimeter will not emit a tone when 1 Alimit is exceeded in a limit test 2 Astable reading is captured in reading hold Disabling the beeper has no effect on the tone generated when 1 Aninternal error is generated 2 The continuity threshold is exceeded 3 Afront panel key is pressed The beeper state is stored in non volatile memory and does not change when power has been off or after a reset The beeper is enabled when the multimeter is shipped from the factory Use the following steps to change the beeper s state 1 Press wi to enter the menu on the menu level A MATH MEU will be displayed 2 Usel 4 or 5 key to move across to the SYS MEU on the menu level C SYS MEU will be display
59. lay DC AC 6 782g TH1944 4 Digit Multimeter DC V ue v AS vo MED AUTO 1 Per iod rn 787 fw Hd cmb TE dB dBm us xw GO U ti dmrl RE amp ww Rel m A 2nd Hold fF N Rate Trig ON OFF Menu LOL C8 3 GIGI E mo rmm ax x 4 OE S Input Resistance 10MO CAUTION Maximum Input 1010V peak S DC AC H TH1941 4 Digit Multimeter De v ac V MED AUTO Period AOD Caj a I USE RE 2 NIII Gow 9 E E i t cim i Li L Comp Rel Max Min 2nd Hold Rate Trig F s lenu Local ML GO CI GI 89 GO mm mmo uum V y POWER o oi AC VOLTAGE SOURCE S Jj N b ut j S S Input Impedance 1 1MQ and 100pF CAUTION Maximum Input 750V RMS or 1000V peak 3 X10 V Hz Figure 3 1 DC and AC Voltage Measurement Connections 3 3 Measuring Current Model TH1941 current measurement range 2mA 20mA 200mA DC only 2A 20A Maximum resolution 100nA on 2mA range 3 3 1 Connections Assuming Model TH1941 is under factory default conditions the basic procedure is as follows 1 2 3 Connect test leads between 500mA terminal and COM or be
60. layed for a moment TH1941 will display the result of the percent calculation If you want to change the parameter values when the percent math function is enabled besides the foregoing method you can take actions as below 1 2 Press sit Es to enter the menu on the menu level A MATH MEU will be displayed Press W to move down to the command level within the MATH MEU 3 PERC REF will be displayed Press W to enter the parameter level and the present reference value will be displayed 41 000004 Use 4 an gt keys to choose a numerical place and use A ady keys to increment or decrement the digits Enter a value and units prefix Press ENTER to confirm the reference value SAVED will be displayed for a moment and TH1941 will return to the command level Press to cancel the reference value input TH1941 returns back to the command level without changing the reference value Press shin key to exit the menu and return to the percent math operation status Model TH1941 will display measurement result of calculation If the value of Input is larger than that of Reference displayed result will be positive contrarily it will be negative if the value of Input is smaller than that of Reference 3 9 2 dB Calculation Expressing DC and AC voltage in dB makes it possible to compress a large range of measurements into a much smaller scope The relationship between dB and voltage is defi
61. levels in volts voltage threshold Query RANGe Query maximum signal level Description These commands are used to specify the expected input level The instrument will then automatically select the most sensitive current or voltage threshold range REFerence n Commands REFerence lt n gt Command syntax FREQuency REFerence n Specify reference for FREQ PERiod REFerence lt n gt Specify reference for PER Command parameter n 0 to 1 0e6 Reference for FREQ 0 to 1 Reference for PER DEFault 0 All measurement functions MINimum Mininum value for specified function MAXimum Maximum value for specified function Query REFerence Query reference for relative function Descripton These commands are used to establish a reference value for the specified function When reference is enabled REFerence STATe the result will be the algebraic difference between the input signal and the reference value Reading Input signal Reference From the front panel reference is called relative REL The REFerence n command is coupled to the ACQuire command The last command sent REFerence n or ACQuire eatablishes the reference When a reference is set using the REFerence n command the REFerence Query command returns the programmed value Conversely when a reference is set using the ACQuiry command the REFerence Query command returns the acquired reference value STATe b Command syntax FR
62. ll be displayed 5 Press W to move down a level to set the baud rate 6 Usel 4 o gt key to select a baud rate 7 Press ENTER to confirm the selection The message SAVED will be displayed to show that the change is now in effect TH1941 will exit the parameter level and move up a level to the command level 8 Press shin key to exit from the menu and return to the measurement status 4 5 3 Selecting the Terminal Character The instrument has two kinds of terminal characters lt LF gt and lt CR gt Perform the following steps to select the terminal characters 1 Press si 4 to enter the menu on the menu level A MATH MEU will be displayed 2 Use 4 o gt key to move across to the SYS MENU on the menu level C SYS MEU will be displayed 3 Press W to move down to the command level within the SYS MEU 1 BEEP STR will be displayed 4 Usel 4 o gt key to move across to the terminal character command 3 TX TERM will be displayed 5 Press W to move down a level to set the terminal character 6 Usel 4 or gt key to select a terminal character 7 Press ENTER to confirm the selection The message SAVED will be displayed to show that the change is now in effect TH1941 will exit the parameter level and move up a level to the command level 8 Press t key to exit from the menu and return to the measurement status 4 5 4 Key Sound To avoid mis operation Model TH1941 ha
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64. ned by the following equation dB 20log Vu REF Where V is the DC or AC input signal Veer is the specified voltage reference level The instrument will read OdB when the reference voltage level is applied to the input If a relative value is in effect when dB is selected the value is converted to dB then REL is applied to dB If REL is applied after dB has been selected dB has REL applied to it To set the reference voltage perform the following steps 1 Press sit 4 for dB math operation and the present reference value is displayed R F 0 00000 2 Use 4 and gt keys to choose a numerical place and use A ady keys to increment or decrement the digits Enter a value and units prefix 3 Press ENTER to confirm the reference voltage the message SAVED will be displayed for a moment TH1941 returns back to the measurement status 4 TH1941 will display the result of the dB calculation If you want to change the parameter values when dB function is in effect you can take actions as below 1 Press st Ese to enter the menu on the menu level A MATH MEU will be displayed 2 Press W to move down to the command level within the MATH MEU 4 dB REF will be displayed 3 Press V to enter the parameter level and the present reference value will be displayed R F 1 00000r 4 Usef 4 and gt keys to choose a numerical place and use A ady keys to increment or decrement the digits Enter a val
65. nging To select a range simply press A or V key The instrument changes one range per key press The selected range is displayed for a moment If the instrument displays the OVL D message on a particular range select a higher range until an on range reading is displayed Use the lowest range possible without causing an overflow to ensure best accuracy and resolution Auto ranging To enable auto ranging press key The AUTO annunciator turns on when auto ranging is selected While auto ranging is selected the instrument automatically chooses the best range to measure the applied signal However auto ranging should not be used when optimum speed is required 2 Note that up ranging occurs at 105 of normal range and down ranging occurs at 5 of normal range To cancel auto ranging press or amp orl V key Pressing to cancel auto ranging leaves the instrument on the present range The key has no effect on the continuity and diode test functions 4 1 2 Relative The relative operation could be used to null offsets or subtract a baseline reading from present and future readings When relative function is enabled Model TH1941 uses the present reading as a relative value Subsequent readings will be the difference between the actual input value and the relative value You can define a relative value for each function Once a relative value is set for a measurement function the value is the same for all ranges For example
66. o a properly grounded power receptacle Inspect the connecting cables test leads and jumpers for possible wear cracks or breaks before each use For maximum safety do not touch the product test cables or any other instruments while power is applied to the circuit under test ALWAYS remove power from the entire test system and discharge any capacitors before connecting or disconnecting cables or jumpers or making internal changes such as installing or removing jumpers Do not touch any object that could provide a current path to the common side of the circuit under test or power line earth ground Always make measurements with dry hands while standing on a dry insulated surface capable of withstanding the voltage being measured The instrument and accessories must be used in accordance with its specifications and operating instructions or the safety of the equipment may be impaired Do not exceed the maximum signal levels of the instruments and accessories as defined in the specifications and operating information and as shown on the instrument or test fixture panels When fuses are used in a product replace with the same type and rating for continued protection against fire hazard Chassis connections must only be used as shield connections for measuring circuits NOT as safety earth ground connections If you are using a test fixture keep the lid closed while power is applied to the device under test Cont
67. or disable LIMIT TEST function 4 4 2 Setting Limit Values Use the following steps to enter high and low limit values 1 Press sit to enter the menu on the menu level 2 Use 4 or key to move across to the MATH MEU on the menu level A MATH MEU will be displayed 3 Press W to move down to the command level within the MATH MEU 4 Usel 4 or B key to move across to the HIGH LIMIT command 1 HI LIMIT will be displayed 5 Press W to move down a level to input the high limit value The present high limit value will be displayed HI 1 00000 6 Use 4 and gt keys to choose a numerical place and use A and V keys to increment or decrement the digits Enter an expected value for high limit 7 Press ENTER to confirm the value of high limit The message SAVED will be displayed to show that the change is now in effect TH1941 will exit the parameter level and move up a level to the command level 8 Use lt gt or B key to move across to the LOW LIMIT command 2 LO LIMIT will be displayed 9 Press W to move down a level to input the low limit value The present low limit value will be displayed LO 1 00000 10 Use lt gt and gt keys to choose a numerical place and use A and V keys to increment or decrement the digits Enter an expected value for low limit 11 Press ENTER to confirm the value of low limit The message SAVED will be displayed to show that the change
68. r line cycles per integration DEFault 1 MINimum 0 5 MAXimum 2 Query NPLCycles Query programmed NPLC value Description The integration period measurement speed for the basic measurement functions except Frequency and Period is set using the NPLCycles command NPLC Number of Power Line Cycles expresses the integration period by basing it on the power line frequency For example for a PLC of 1 the integration period in seconds would be1 60 for 60Hz line power which is 16 67 msec RANGe Commands UPPer lt n gt Command syntax VOLTage AC RANGe UPPer lt n gt Set measurement range for ACV VOLTage DC RANGe UPPer n Set measurement range for DCV Command Parameter lt n gt Oto 757 5 Expected reading is AC volts ACV 0 to 1010 Expected reading is DC volts DCV DEFault 757 5 ACV 1000 DCV MINimum 0 All functions MAXimum Same as DEFault Query RANGe UPPer Query measurement range of the current function Description This command is used to manually select the measurement range for the specified measurement function The range is selected by specifying the expected reading as an absolute value The instrument will then go to the most sensitive range that will accommodate that expected reading For example if you expect a reading of approximately 20mV simply let the parameter n 20 02 or 20e 3 in order to select the 200mV range AUTO lt b gt Command syntax VOLTage AC RANGe AUTO lt
69. ry defaults reset the instrument to the factory settings when following step by step procedures Table 2 2 lists the factory default settings Table 2 2 Factory Default Settings Setting Factory Default Function DCV Range AUTO Rate Medium Remote Local Local Trigger Mode Immediate Relative Mode OFF Compare Mode OFF HI Limit 1 Lo Limit 1 Percent Mode OFF Reference 1 Max Min Mode OFF Reading Hold OFF Secondary Display Mode OFF Cal Mode OFF 2 6 6 Warm up time Model TH1941 is ready for use as soon as the power up sequence has completed However to achieve rated accuracy and stability allow the instrument to warm up for half an hour If the instrument has been subjected to extreme temperatures allow additional time for internal temperatures to stabilize 2 7 Display The display of Model TH1941 is primarily used to display readings along with the units and type of measurement Annunciators located on the left right and bottom indicate various states of operation See section 2 2 for a complete listing of annunciators Chapter 3 Basic Measurements 3 1 Preparation One of the first things you would like to do with your multimeter is to become acquainted with its front panel We have provided some exercises in foregoing chapters about preparations for use and operations of front panel The front panel has six rows of keys to select various functions and operations Most keys have a shifted function printed in
70. s key sound function and you can enable or disable it Factory default setting is enabled The key sound state is stored in non volatile memory and does not change when power has been off of after a reset Use following steps for key sound setting 1 Press shin to enter the menu on the menu level A MATH MEU will be displayed 2 Usel 4 o gt key to move across to the SYS MEU on the menu level C SYS MEU will be EI e displayed Press W to move down to the command level within the SYS MEU 1 BEEP STR will be displayed Use 4 or gt key to move across to the KEY SONG command 4 KEY SONG will be displayed Press W to move down a level to enable or disable the key sound Use 4 or gt key to turn ON or turn OFF the key sound Press ENTER to confirm the selection The message SAVED will be displayed to show that the change is now in effect TH1941 will exit the parameter level and move up a level to the command level Press key to exit from the menu and return to the measurement status Chapter 5 Remote Operation Besides the front panel control TH1941 supports RS 232 serial interface for remote control Standard Commands for Programmable Instruments SCPI is fully supported to communicated with computer via the RS 232 interfaces with a certain communication protocols 5 1 RS 232 You can connect RS 232 interface with a computer Some considerations will draw your attention W You must
71. sistance level listed in table 3 1 3 6 1 Table 3 1 Threshold resistance levels in Continuity Test Measuring range Beeper on 200 000 100 2 0000KO 1000 20 000KO lt 1kQ 200 00KO lt 10kQ 2 0000MQ lt 100kQ 20 000MQ lt 1MQ Connections Assuming Model TH1941 is under factory default conditions the basic procedure is as follows Connect test leads to V Q and COM terminals Select Continuity measurement function by pressing shit e Connect test leads to the resistance under test as shown in Figure 3 5 1 2 3 4 Take a reading from the display N TH1941 4 Digit Multimeter DC V D geu OHM B 89 2nd Rate ON POWER OFF la TIAL 250V ALL INPUT 1KV MAX S 9 c m Ej M LES C3 C1 E83 ee RESISTANCE 7 I Note Source current flows from the V Q to COM terminals Figure 3 5 Continuity Measurement 3 7 Testing Diode Model TH1941 can also be used to measure the forward voltage drop of general purpose diodes and the zener voltage of zener diodes A current range of 0 5mA will be selected for diode measurement Note Diode test has a non selectable reading rate of Medium 3 7 1 Connections Assuming Model TH1941 is under factory default conditions the bas
72. specified measurement function The range is selected by specifying the expected reading as an absolute value The instrument will then go to the most sensitive range that will accommodate that expected reading For example if you expect a reading of approximately 10mA simply let the parameter n 20 01 or 10e 3 in order to select the 20mA range AUTO lt b gt Command syntax CURRent AC RANGe AUTO lt b gt Set auto range for ACI CURRent DC RANGe AUTO lt b gt Set auto range for DCI Command parameter lt b gt 10rON Enable auto range 0 or OFF Disable auto range Query AUTO Query auto range ON or OFF Description These command are used to control auto ranging With auto ranging enabled the instrument automatically goes to the most sensitive range to perform the measurement The auto range command RANGe AUTO is coupled to the command that manually selects the measurement range RANGe lt n gt When auto range is enabled the parameter value for RANGe n changes to the automatically selected range value Thus when auto range is disabled the instrument remains at the automatically selected range When a valid RANGe n command is sent auto ranging disables REFerence n Commands REFerence lt n gt Command syntax CURRent AC REFerence n Specify reference for ACI CURRent DC REFerence lt n gt Specify reference for DCI Command parameter lt n gt 20to 20 Reference for ACI 0 to 20
73. t or decrement the digits Enter a value of count from 2 to 100 12 Press ENTER to confirm the count The message SAVED will be displayed to show that the change is now in effect TH1941 will exit the parameter level and move up a level to the command level 13 Press Sit _ key to exit from the menu and return to the measurement status ONO 4 3 MAX MIN MAX MIN function enables TH1941 to record the minimum and the maximum readings If MAX MIN function is enabled the 2 parameter indicates the latest maximum or minimum reading Use the following procedure to turn on the turn on the MAX MIN operation 1 Press to enable the MAX MIN function 2 Usel 4 o gt key to switch between MAX and MIN 3 Press key again to disable the MAX MIN function 2 4 4 Limit Operations Limit operations set and control the values that determine the HI IN LO status of subsequent measurements Limits can be applied to all measurement functions except continuity The limit test is performed after percent math operations Unit prefixes are applied before the limit test for example Low Limit 1 0 High Limit 1 0 A 150mV reading equals 0 15V IN Low Limit 1 0 High Limit 1 0 A 0 6kO reading equals 6000 HI You can configure the multimeter to beep or not when readings are outside of the limit range 4 4 1 Enabling limits Use the following procedure to turn on the limit operation 1 Press 9 to enable
74. t the digits Enter a value from 10 to 99990 Press ENTER to confirm the reference impedance the message SAVED will be displayed for a moment TH1941 returns back to the measurement status TH1941 will display the result of the dBm calculation If you want to change the impedance reference value after the dBm function is enabled you can take actions as below 1 2 Press sit Es to enter the menu on the menu level A MATH MEU will be displayed Press W to move down to the command level within the MATH MEU 5 dBm REF will be displayed Press W to enter the parameter level and the present impedance reference value will be displayed REF 0000 Use 4 an gt keys to choose a numerical place and use A aday keys to increment or decrement the digits Enter a value from 10 to 99990 Press ENTER to confirm the reference value the message SAVED will be displayed for a moment and TH1941 will return to the command level Press to cancel the reference value input TH1941 returns back to the command level without changing the reference value Press shit key to exit the menu and return to the dB math operation status NOTES The reference impedance and input impedance mentioned in this chapter are totally different Input impedance is inherent in the instrument and could not be changed via foregoing methods dBm is valid for both positive and negative DC voltage The percent math operations are applied
75. tact your nearest Tonghui sales and service office To verify and replace the fuse remove the power cable and pull out the fuse holder 4 Label Serial number for this instrument 2 6 Power up 2 6 1 Power Line Connection Follow the procedure below to connect the TH1941 to line power and turn on the instrument 1 Check to make sure that the line voltage is in the range of 198V to 242V or 110V 10 and line frequency is in the range of 47 5 to 52 5Hz or 60Hz 5 before connecting the power cord CAUTION Operating the instrument on an incorrect voltage may cause damage to the instrument possibly voiding the warranty 2 Before plugging in the power cord make sure that the front panel power switch is in the off position 3 Connect the female end of the supplied power cord to the AC receptacle on the rear panel Connect the other end of the power cord to a grounded AC outlet WARNING The power cord supplied with the Model TH1941 contains a separate ground wire for use with grounded outlets When proper connections are made instrument chassis is connected to power line ground through the ground wire in the power cord Failure to use a grounded outlet may result in personal injury or death due to electric shock 4 Turn on the instrument by pressing the front panel power switch and get ready for measuring 2 6 2 Input Terminals The input terminals are shown in Figure 2 5 The multimeter is protected against overloads up to the limits
76. to denote a parameter type Do not include the brackets in the program message For example HOLD STATe lt b gt The b indicates that a Boolean type parameter is required Thus to enable the HOLD feature you must send the command with ON or 1 parameter as below HOLD STATe ON or HOLD STATe 1 Parameter types The following are some of the more common parameter types b Boolean Used to enable or disable an instrument operation 0 or OFF disables the operation and 1 or ON enables the operation Example CURRent AC RANGe AUTO ON Enable auto ranging name Name parameter Select a parameter name from a listed group Example name MOVing REPeat RESistance AVERage TCONtrol MOVing lt NRf gt Numeric Representation format This parameter is a number that can be expressed as an integer e g 6 a real number e g 25 3 or an exponent e g 5 6E2 Example MMFactor 5 n Numeric value A numeric value parameter can consist of a NRf number or one of the following name parameters DEFault MINimum MAXimum When DEFault parameter is used the instrument is programmed to the RST default value When the MINimum parameter is used the instrument is programmed to the lowest allowable value When the MAXimum parameter is used the instrument is programmed to the largest allowable value Examples CURRent DC NPLCycles 1 CURRent DC NPLCycles DEFault CURRent DC NPLCycles MINimum CURRent DC NPLCy
77. tween 20A terminal and COM Select DCI or ACI measurement function by pressing Shit pcv or Shit Acv Press toggles auto ranging Notice the AUTO annunciator is displayed with auto ranging If you want manual ranging use the RANGE A and V keys to select a measurement range consistent with expected current Connect test leads to the source as shown in Figure 3 2 2 1 lt CAUTION Do not apply more than 1A 250V to the 500mA input terminal or the fuse will be TH19441 4 Digit Multimeter OOO mA Wicd mHAL J DC AC I ov AV Period C Q J Freq dB dBm TP P PT TOES AccDC gt Comp faa ud gt Rel Maxim 2nd Hold j Rate Trig Menu Local CATT 000v ZA CATII 300V open circuit 5 f the OVL D message is displayed press up key to select a higher range until a normal reading is displayed or press key for auto ranging Use the lowest possible range for the best resolution 6 press Shit Rate to turn on the 2nd parameter display Use or B key to move across 2 display parameters 7 Take readings from the display 477 fom A ZO ICIGIGIE GR Go mmm ax f POWER i ANS DC Current measurement on Range 2mA 20mA 200mA P MEN g
78. ud rate 1 2 8 Press Shit to enter the menu on the menu level A MATH MEU will be displayed Use 4 or B key to move across to the SYS MEU on the menu level C SYS MEU will be displayed Press W to move down to the command level within the SYS MEU 1 BEEP STR will be displayed Use 4 or gt key to move across to the BAUD RATE command 2 BAUD RAT will be displayed Press V to move down a level to set the baud rate Use 4 or gt key to select a baud rate Press ENTER to confirm the selection The message SAVED will be displayed to show that the change is now in effect TH1941 will exit the parameter level and move up a level to the command level Press key to exit from the menu and return to the measurement status 5 2 4 Software Protocol Since the hardware handshaking lines CTS and RTS are not used by TH1941 the multimeter uses the character return method to decrease the data losses and errors during communication Please refer to the content below before programming communication software 1 2 For command syntax and format refer to Chapter 6 Command Reference The controller transmits the command using the ASCII code with lt LF gt or CR as the terminal character TH1941 executes the command after the terminal character is received The character received by TH1941 will be sent back to the controller again The controller will not send the next character
79. ue and units prefix 5 Press ENTER to confirm the reference value the message SAVED will be displayed for a moment and TH1941 will return to the command level Press to cancel the reference value input TH1941 returns back to the command level without changing the reference value 6 Press sin key to exit the menu and return to the dB math operation status Notes The dB calculation takes the absolute value of the ratio ViyVggr The largest negative value of dB is 160dB This will accommodate a ratio of Vn 1uV Vgge 1000V 3 9 3 dBm Calculation dBm is defined as decibels above or below a 1mW reference With user programmable reference impedance Model TH1941 reads OdBm when the voltage needed to dissipate 1mW through the reference impedance is applied The relationship between dBm reference impedance and the voltage is defined by the following equation 2 dBm 10log Viv Zeer Zep lmWw Where V is the DC or AC input signal Z reris the specified reference impedance If a relative value is in effect when dBm is selected the value is converted to dBm then REL is applied to dBm If REL is applied after dBm has been selected dBm has REL applied to it To set the reference impedance perform the following steps 1 Press Sn for dBm math operation and the present reference value is displayed REF 0000 Use 4 and gt keys to choose a numerical place and use A ana Y keys to increment or decremen
80. used in the manual explains high voltage danger that might result in personal injury or death Always read the associated information very carefully before performing the indicated procedure The CAUTION heading in the manual reminds user that hazards could damage the instruments if not according to operating instructions Such damage may invalidate the warranty 1 5 Incoming Inspection The TH1941 was carefully inspected mechanically and electrically before shipment After unpacking all items from the shipping carton please check for any obvious signs of physical damage that may have occurred during transportation Report any damage to the shipping agent immediately Save the original packing carton for possible future reshipment The following items are included with every Model TH1941 order e Model TH1941 4 2 Digital Multimeter Test leads Model TH26036 Power cord Two 500mA fuses Two 1A fuses Operation Manual Quality and warranty certificate Test report Other optional accessories if ordered Verify that you have received all the items above when you get multimeter If anything is missing please contact our representative or our sales office 1 6 Warranty Tonghui warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 2 years from the date of shipment During the warranty period we will at our option either repair or replace any product that proves to be defective 1 7 Limitation of Warranty
81. ween the input signal and the reference value Reading Input signal Reference From the front panel reference is called relative REL The REFerence n command is coupled to the ACQuire command The last command sent REFerence n or ACQuire eatablishes the reference When a reference is set using the REFerence n command the REFerence Query command returns the programmed value Conversely when a reference is set using the ACQuiry command the REFerence Query command returns the acquired reference value STATe b Command syntax VOLTage AC REFerence STATe lt b gt Control reference for ACV VOLTage DC REFerence STATe lt b gt Control reference for DCV Command parameter lt b gt 10rON Enable reference 0 or OFF Disable reference Query STATe Query state of reference Description These commands are used to enable or disable Reference for the specified function When enabled the displayed reading will include the programmed reference value When disabled the displayed reading will not include the reference value ACQuire Command syntax VOLTage AC REFerence ACQuire Acquire reference for ACV VOLTage DC REFerence ACQuire Acquire reference for DCV Description When one of these commands is sent the measurement input signal is acquired and established as the reference value This command is typically used to zero the display For example if the instrument is displaying a 1uV offset sending
82. y parameter gt f ow L lt DEN m i ERG Select a higher range and disable auto ranging Select a lower range and disable auto ranging Toggle between auto ranging and manual ranging Trig Hold Key Tig Trigger a measurement from the front panel Shift Ti Hold a stable reading on the display when selected numbers of samples are within the selected tolerance Shift Local keys Shirt Used to access shifted keys Shift LOCAL Cancel RS232C remote control mode and back to the LOCAL mode Annunciators on Screen 2 2 FAST MED SLOW TRIG HOLD REL MATH gt Speaker Diode DC AC COMP HI IN LO RMT AUTO Max Min ERR SHIFT FAST MED SLOW TRIG HOLD AUTO REL MATH bo mp PT a UL AC DC COMP HI LO RMT AUTO MAX MIN BRR SHIFT Figure 2 2 Display Annunciators Fast reading rate Medium reading rate Slow reading rate Indicates external trigger front panel bus selected Reading HOLD function is enabled Relative reading displayed A math operation is enabled 96 dB dBm Beeper on for continuity testing function Instrument is in diode testing function DC operation is enabled AC operation is enabled Limit testing function is enabled Indicates the limit testing results Multimeter is in remote control mode Auto ranging enabled MAX MIN operation is enabled Hardware or remote control error detected Accessing shifted keys 2 7 2

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